Why home buyers should ask for a roof certification.
Because regulations in many California communities do not require that sellers replace failing roofs.
Roof certifications are separate from a home inspection. Home inspectors, for the most part, do not perform thorough roof inspections.
A qualified roof inspector will note the following:
1. Type of Roof
2. General Condition
3. Slope or Pitch
4. Installation Defects
5. Maintenance Needed
6. Serviceable Life Expectancy
If the roof requires repairs, after the repairs are performed, the roofing company will then issue the roof certification.
